Musical Theater Gifts

The Ethel Mormon Tabernacle Choir

'I did enjoy it, but I would prefer it without the singing.'

'Every time I manage to learn the second verse of a song, I forget the first one.'

Flop Musicals: Singing in the Crane.

The Ethel Mormon Tabernacle Choir

King Gama

Pickleball, the Musical

'After years of practicing in empty theaters, Horace's dream of becoming a soft-shoe dancer seemed as remote as ever.'

'Of course the plot's ridiculous, it's Opera.'

Rhinemaidens tease Alberich

Alberich an the Rhinemaidens

Pirate and maiden

"Cut the opera, Fred, and go to sleep!"

"Most opera plots could be averted by some decent therapy."

"It's those kids again, and this time they're performing the complete 'Ring' cycle in modern dress."

"But first, if it please the court, Brunnhilde's farewell to Siegfried from 'Gotterdammerung.'"

"Show me the way to the next karaoke bar."

"And you! What are you doing to help Aida and Radames? Will you just sit there and let them die?"

"He likes music and he likes comedy, but he hates musical comedies."

"So, you were with original cast of Hair?"

"I blame it on the success of Hamilton."

A singer being criticised

Carmen

'Greatest Hits Compilations not yet turned into a terrible Ben Elton show.'

'Ah yes, I remember them well...'

Opera: Cosey Fan Tooting.

Opera singer turns up the volume.

'Magazine, yes. Book, maybe. Musical dance - never in a million!'

Benjamin Britten

'Hello Carol. I'm Dr.Brolle. I'll be conducting your operation this afternoon...' (a doctor in concert clothing)

Too Much?

Opera Singers

Carmen

Russian dancers

Carmen